A Manual of Surgery, Vol. 1 (General Surgery) is a classic reference covering core topics in surgical science and patient care.
This edition compiles foundational concepts across pathology, infection, tumours, and deformities, with clear organization to support study and practical use.
The text frames the scope of general surgery through structured chapters on tissue degeneration, inflammation, wound healing, septic and infective diseases, tumours and cysts, and deformities. It emphasizes the relationships between diagnosis, pathology, and treatment, helping readers understand how surgical decisions flow from underlying processes.
- Foundational discussions of degenerations, atrophy, and hypertrophy in tissues.
- Overview of local circulatory disturbances, inflammation, suppuration, and ulcers.
- Introduction to surgical infections, bacteriology, and septic disease management.
- Guidance on tumours, cysts, and congenital conditions in a surgical context.
Ideal for students and practitioners seeking a classic, reference-style guide to general surgery and its key concepts.
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